Felony DUI after McGirt may be a thing of the past for Tribe members in Oklahoma. As many of us know the United States Supreme Court recently ruled on the now famous case of McGirt v. State of Oklahoma. The case dealt with major crimes committed by Tribe members that occurred on Tribal lands. The tribal lands in question encompass the majority of Northeast Oklahoma including Tulsa County. The gist of the argument is that most of Eastern Oklahoma remains part of Native American lands belonging to… Read More
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Oklahoma DUI Felony Defined by a DUI Lawyer
DUI crimes in Oklahoma are charged as either felony or misdemeanor offenses. In terms of the number of cases most DUI cases are misdemeanors. In terms of the severity of punishment a DUI felony in Oklahoma carries a much more severe sentence. Whether a DUI is charged as a felony or misdemeanor is very specific and is set out by Oklahoma criminal statutes. Basically the number of times a persons been convicted of DUI and the severity of the DUI determine how its charged. Felony DUI Crimes… Read More
DUI Punishment in Tulsa Oklahoma
DUI Punishment in Tulsa Oklahoma depends on many factors. What is the penalty for driving under the influence (“DUI”) in Oklahoma? Will I go to jail or lose my license? Should I hire a Tulsa DUI attorney if I have been arrested? These are some of the questions that might be on your mind if you find yourself on the wrong side of the law in Oklahoma for an alcohol-related or drug-related driving offense. Here’s more on the DUI laws in Oklahoma and what you could do… Read More